PARK BOARD COMMITTEE MEETING MEETING MINUTES APRIL 10, 2017

PARK BOARD COMMITTEE MEETING MEETING MINUTES APRIL 10, 2017 A Regular Park Board Committee meeting was held on Monday, April 10, 2017, at 7:05 pm, at the Park Board Office. PRESENT: GENERAL MANAGER S OFFICE: Commissioner John Coupar Commissioner Casey Crawford, Chair Commissioner Catherine Evans, Vice-Chair Commissioner Sarah Kirby-Yung Commissioner Stuart Mackinnon Commissioner Erin Shum Commissioner Michael Wiebe Malcolm Bromley, General Manager Shauna Wilton, Deputy General Manager Cheryl Chan, Manager, Executive Office and Board Relations Jessica Kulchyski, Recorder Carol Lee, Meeting Clerk ADOPTION OF MINUTES 1. Park Board Committee Meeting March 27, 2017 MOVED by Commissioner Kirby-Yung SECONDED by Commissioner Wiebe THAT the Park Board Committee minutes of the March 27, 2017 meeting be adopted as circulated. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY CHAIR S REPORT Chair Wiebe highlighted the following events and the participation of Park Board Commissioners: March 4, 2017 Polar Plunge for Special Olympics BC at Kitsilano Beach Park Celebration of International Women s Day on March 6, 2017 at City Council Chambers Launch of the third annual Raise Your Hand Against Racism campaign on March 6, 2017 March 7, 2017 announcement of the annual Celebration of Light for 2017 March 8, 2017 Tatlow and Volunteer Parks Stream Restoration open house Bridge to SUCCESS fundraising gala on March 11, 2017 Canada Sevens Rugby Tournament hosted by Vancouver on March 11 and 12, 2017 March 25, 2017 Engaging Actively Community Fair at Killarney Community Centre March 30, 2017 Cherry Jam concert Planting of a western red cedar in Oppenheimer Park on March 30, 2017

Park Board Committee Meeting - Minutes Monday, April 10, 2017 2 Third annual Sakura Night Gala at Stanley Park Pavilion on April 2, 2017 Ireland Canada Monument open house at the Roundhouse Community Arts and Recreation Centre on April 4, 2017 April 5, 2017 proclamation of April as Cherry Blossom Month in Vancouver at City Hall Media launch of the Easter Train in Stanley Park on April 6, 2017 April 7, 2017 CityStudio s Hubbub with faculty and students from Langara College, British Columbia Institute of Technology, Simon Fraser University, University of British Columbia and Native Education College Sakura Days Japan Fair at VanDusen Botanical Garden on April 8 9, 2017. ITEMS ADOPTED ON CONSENT MOVED by Commissioner Coupar SECONDED by Commissioner Kirby-Yung THAT the Committee adopts the recommendations contained in the following reports on consent: 1. REPORT: Vancouver Folk Music Festival Program Expansion 2. REPORT: Aboriginal Day Live Special Event 3. REPORT: Our Cityride Vancouver Special Event DEFEATED (Commissioners Shum and Wiebe opposed) MOVED by Commissioner Wiebe SECONDED by Commissioner Mackinnon THAT the Committee adopts the recommendations contained in the following reports on consent: 1. REPORT: Vancouver Folk Music Festival Program Expansion 3. REPORT: Our Cityride Vancouver Special Event CARIED UNANIMOUSLY AGENDA ITEMS 1. REPORT: Vancouver Folk Music Festival Program Expansion The recommendations contained in the report were adopted on consent. 2. REPORT: Aboriginal Day Live Special Event Octavio Silva, Manager of Business Development, Park Board, introduced Jenny Jung, Supervisor, Special Events.

Park Board Committee Meeting - Minutes Monday, April 10, 2017 3 Mr. Silva led the review of a presentation on the proposed Aboriginal Day Live event: Background Proposed event at John Hendry Park Detailed program Preliminary site plan Benefits. Mr. Silva, along with Ms. Jung, responded to questions from the Committee. The Committee heard from one speaker who spoke in support of the recommendation. The speaker responded to questions from the Committee. MOVED by Commissioner Wiebe SECONDED by Commissioner Mackinnon THAT the Committee recommend to the Board: THAT the Vancouver Park Board approve an application from Aboriginal Day Live 2017 Inc. to host APTN Aboriginal Day Live at the Northeast Field in John Hendry Park on Wednesday, June 21, 2017, from 9:00 am to 10:00 pm, with set-up and tear down to occur between Sunday, June 18, 2017 and Thursday, June 22, 2017, with all arrangements to the satisfaction of the General Manager of the Park Board. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 3. REPORT: Our Cityride Vancouver Special Event The recommendations contained in the report were adopted on consent. The Committee adjourned at 7:38 pm. * * * * * Malcolm Bromley General Manager Commissioner Casey Crawford Chair

REGULAR BOARD MEETING MEETING MINUTES APRIL 10, 2017 The Regular Park Board meeting was held on Monday, April 10, 2017, at 7:50 pm, at the Park Board Office. PRESENT: GENERAL MANAGER S OFFICE: Commissioner John Coupar Commissioner Casey Crawford Commissioner Catherine Evans Commissioner Sarah Kirby-Yung Commissioner Stuart Mackinnon Commissioner Erin Shum, Vice-Chair Commissioner Michael Wiebe, Chair Malcolm Bromley, General Manager Shauna Wilton, Deputy General Manager Cheryl Chan, Executive Office and Board Relations Jessica Kulchyski, Recorder Carol Lee, Meeting Clerk WELCOME The Chair acknowledged that we are on the unceded traditional territory of the Musqueam, Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh First Nations. IN CAMERA 1. May 1, 2017 Meeting MOVED by Commissioner Coupar SECONDED by Commissioner Evans THAT the Board will go into a meeting on May 1, 2017, which is closed to the public, pursuant to Section 165.2(1) of the Vancouver Charter, to discuss matters related to paragraphs: (g) (i) (k) litigation or potential litigation affecting the City or Park Board; the receipt of advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose; negotiations and related discussions respecting the proposed provision of an activity, work or facility that are at their preliminary stages and that, in the view of the Board, could reasonably be expected to harm the interests of the City and Park Board if they were held in public. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

Monday, April 10, 2017 2 ADOPTION OF MINUTES 1. Regular Board Meeting March 27, 2017 MOVED by Commissioner Evans SECONDED by Commissioner Coupar THAT the Park Board minutes of the March 27, 2017 meeting be adopted, with the amendment to replace New Business Item 1 on Page 6 with: CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY Commissioner Coupar read aloud a communication from four Commissioners, requesting that staff limit their involvement in the 4/20 Protest Event at Sunset Beach to measures that support public safety and traffic management, consistent with a protest rather than a special event. The letter dated March 15, 2017 from Commissioners Crawford, Coupar, Kirby-Yung and Mackinnon is appended to the minutes. COMMUNICATIONS The Board was advised that a letter dated April 7, 2017 appointing Commissioner Wiebe as the liaison to the Riley Park Hillcrest Community Association was sent to Commissioners. COMMITTEE REPORT 1. Report of the Park Board Committee April 10, 2017 The Board considered the report containing recommendations and actions taken by the Park Board Committee. Its items of business included: 1. REPORT: Vancouver Folk Music Festival Program Expansion 2. REPORT: Aboriginal Day Live Special Event 3. REPORT: Our Cityride Vancouver Special Event MOVED by Commissioner Coupar SECONDED by Commissioner Mackinnon THAT the Board approve the recommendations and actions taken by the Park Board Committee at its meeting of April 10, 2017, as contained in items 1 through 3. CARRIED (Commissioner Kirby-Yung absent for the vote) GENERAL MANAGER S REPORT Malcolm Bromley, General Manager, Park Board, advised that there were no reports pertinent to the Park Board on the agenda of the April 11, 2017 Council meeting.

Monday, April 10, 2017 3 STAFF REPORT 1. Community Centre Association Joint Operating Agreement with Legal Considerations Malcolm Bromley, General Manager, Park Board, introduced Karin Grubb, Solicitor, City of Vancouver. Shauna Wilton, Deputy General Manager, Park Board, led the review of a presentation reporting back on the legal review process undertaken at the direction of the Board on March 6, 2017: Community Centre Network Role and responsibilities of the Park Board and the Community Centre Associations (CCAs) with respect to the community centres Foundational principles Need to update the current Joint Operating Agreement (JOA) Renewal efforts leading to the A New Way Forward consultation process that commenced in spring 2016 to develop a new JOA A New Way Forward legal review Issues addressed and amendments proposed as a result of the legal review Outstanding issues Outcomes of the proposed JOA. Ms. Wilton, along with Mr. Bromley, responded to questions from the Committee. MOVED by Commissioner Coupar SECONDED by Commissioner Crawford BE IT RESOLVED: A. THAT the Vancouver Park Board approve the form of Joint Operating Agreement (attached as Appendix B); and B. FURTHER THAT the Vancouver Park Board authorize the General Manager of the Park Board to offer to each Community Centre Association (CCA) currently operating a community centre jointly with the Park Board to enter into a new Joint Operating Agreement, based on the form approved by the Park Board and completed for each respective CCA as indicated in the form of agreement, subject to the General Manager of the Park Board first being satisfied that: 1. The CCA is in compliance with its financial disclosure obligations under the current Joint Operating Agreement; 2. The CCA is not in arrears of any payments due from the CCA to the Park Board; and 3. Any outstanding litigation between a CCA and the Park Board has been brought to an end through:

Monday, April 10, 2017 4 Motion to Refer MOVED by Commissioner Shum SECONDED by Commissioner Wiebe a. At the option of the Park Board, a Consent Dismissal Order being entered with the Court dismissing the outstanding litigation or a Notice of Discontinuance being filed with the Court discontinuing the action against the Park Board; and b. A Mutual Release being executed by the Park Board and the CCA releasing all claims. THAT the Vancouver Park Board directs staff to direct legal counsel to finalize outstanding issues including term, membership, retained earning, and use of revenue with legal counsel and the representatives of Community Centres Association and to report back by May 1, 2017. DEFEATED (Commissioners Shum and Wiebe voted in favour) Amendment to the Main Motion MOVED by Commissioner Kirby-Yung SECONDED by Commissioner Mackinnon THAT Item A be amended to: A. THAT the Vancouver Park Board approves the form of Joint Operating Agreement (attached as Appendix B) with the following modifications to be enacted to reflect the intent of each of the following revisions: 1. Modify Clause 8 Association Membership in support of an Opt Out or an Opt In model, at the Association s discretion, with such membership to be free of charge; 2. Modify Clause 3 Term of Agreement to include: a) (3.1) an initial term of (10 years) b) (3.2) a renewal term of (5) years as well as various references to the 7 year term to become 10 year term ; 3. Modify Clause 14.1(c) paragraph one to insert & purposes as follows: All Facility-Generated Revenue or other revenue generated through the use of the Jointly Operated Facilities, Common Spaces or with the assistance of the Park Board or Park Board Personnel that is received by the Associations will be used by the Association to directly benefit the public through the provision of Programming and services at or from the Jointly Operated Facilities, the acquisition of equipment, minor capital and supplies used for the provision of such Programming and services, or for the payment of expenses incurred in respect of the Association s operations and purposes pursuant to this Agreement, unless otherwise agreed to by the Park Board;

Monday, April 10, 2017 5 4. Modify the definition and Clause 14.3(c) Surplus Revenue to amend terminology to Retained Earnings Prior to the end of the first year of the Term, the Association will develop a plan to spend and/or to keep as operating contingency at the Association s discretion, its Retained Earnings and will update that plan on an annual basis to reflect amounts actually spent in the past year, use of funds, the current balance of Retained Earnings and any revised plans for future spending of the Retained Earnings. The Association will make its plan publically available and will post its plan and all updates on the Association s website. The Association will use its best efforts to execute on its plan and shall make expenditures of Retained Earnings in accordance with the plan, as it is updated from time to time. Subject to the foregoing, the Association agrees that Retained Earnings may only be spent on physical improvements to or capital projects within the Community Centre Network or for the direct provision of Programming or services to the public at or from the Jointly Operated Facilities. The Association acknowledges and agrees that the buildings and Fixtures comprising the Entire Facility are and will continue to be owned by the City and Park Board, notwithstanding any contribution of funds (including Retained Earnings and grant revenue) by the Association; 5. Modify 14.5(a) Operations Fee table to reflect 2% each year for Years 3-10; and Amendment to the Amendment MOVED by Commissioner Evans SECONDED by Commissioner Crawford THAT Item A be amended by adding Item 6: 6. Amend the definition of Operations Fee in Section 1(dd) to state: Operations Fee means a fee paid by the CCAs to the Park Board to be used to increase equity and achieve Public Policy goals across the Community Centre Network; and CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY Commissioner Kirby-Yung responded to questions regarding the proposed amendment to the Main Motion. Question on the Amendment, as Amended A. THAT the Vancouver Park Board approves the form of Joint Operating Agreement (attached as Appendix B) with the following modifications to be enacted to reflect the intent of each of the following revisions:

Monday, April 10, 2017 6 1. Modify Clause 8 Association Membership in support of an Opt Out or an Opt In model, at the Association s discretion, with such membership to be free of charge; 2. Modify Clause 3 Term of Agreement to include: a) (3.1) an initial term of (10 years) b) (3.2) a renewal term of (5) years as well as various references to the 7 year term to become 10 year term ; 3. Modify Clause 14.1(c) paragraph one to insert & purposes as follows: All Facility-Generated Revenue or other revenue generated through the use of the Jointly Operated Facilities, Common Spaces or with the assistance of the Park Board or Park Board Personnel that is received by the Associations will be used by the Association to directly benefit the public through the provision of Programming and services at or from the Jointly Operated Facilities, the acquisition of equipment, minor capital and supplies used for the provision of such Programming and services, or for the payment of expenses incurred in respect of the Association s operations and purposes pursuant to this Agreement, unless otherwise agreed to by the Park Board; 4. Modify the definition and Clause 14.3(c) Surplus Revenue to amend terminology to Retained Earnings Prior to the end of the first year of the Term, the Association will develop a plan to spend and/or to keep as operating contingency at the Association s discretion, its Retained Earnings and will update that plan on an annual basis to reflect amounts actually spent in the past year, use of funds, the current balance of Retained Earnings and any revised plans for future spending of the Retained Earnings. The Association will make its plan publically available and will post its plan and all updates on the Association s website. The Association will use its best efforts to execute on its plan and shall make expenditures of Retained Earnings in accordance with the plan, as it is updated from time to time. Subject to the foregoing, the Association agrees that Retained Earnings may only be spent on physical improvements to or capital projects within the Community Centre Network or for the direct provision of Programming or services to the public at or from the Jointly Operated Facilities. The Association acknowledges and agrees that the buildings and Fixtures comprising the Entire Facility are and will continue to be owned by the City and Park Board, notwithstanding any contribution of funds (including Retained Earnings and grant revenue) by the Association; 5. Modify 14.5(a) Operations Fee table to reflect 2% each year for Years 3-10; 6. Amend the definition of Operations Fee in Section 1(dd) to state: Operations Fee means a fee paid by the CCAs to the Park Board to be

Monday, April 10, 2017 7 used to increase equity and achieve Public Policy goals across the Community Centre Network; and Motion to Recess MOVED by Commissioner Wiebe SECONDED by Commissioner Shum THAT the Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation recess the meeting at 8:58 pm to an In Camera meeting. CARRIED (Commissioners Coupar and Kirby-Yung opposed) Meeting Reconvened The Regular Board meeting of the Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation reconvened on Monday, April 10, 2017 at 9:23 pm. Question on the Amendment, As Amended: Question was called on the amendment, as amended, and it was: CARRIED (Commissioners Shum and Wiebe opposed) Question on the Main Motion, As Amended BE IT RESOLVED: A. THAT the Vancouver Park Board approve the form of Joint Operating Agreement (attached as Appendix B) with the following modifications to be enacted to reflect the intent of each of the following revisions: 1. Modify Clause 8 Association Membership in support of an Opt Out or an Opt In model, at the Association s discretion, with such membership to be free of charge; 2. Modify Clause 3 Term of Agreement to include: a) (3.1) an initial term of (10 years) b) (3.2) a renewal term of (5) years as well as various references to the 7 year term to become 10 year term ; 3. Modify Clause 14.1(c) paragraph one to insert & purposes as follows: All Facility-Generated Revenue or other revenue generated through the use of the Jointly Operated Facilities, Common Spaces or with the assistance of the Park Board or Park Board Personnel that is received by the Associations will be used by the Association to directly benefit the public through the provision of Programming and services at or from

Monday, April 10, 2017 8 the Jointly Operated Facilities, the acquisition of equipment, minor capital and supplies used for the provision of such Programming and services, or for the payment of expenses incurred in respect of the Association s operations and purposes pursuant to this Agreement, unless otherwise agreed to by the Park Board; 4. Modify the definition and Clause 14.3(c) Surplus Revenue to amend terminology to Retained Earnings Prior to the end of the first year of the Term, the Association will develop a plan to spend and/or to keep as operating contingency at the Association s discretion, its Retained Earnings and will update that plan on an annual basis to reflect amounts actually spent in the past year, use of funds, the current balance of Retained Earnings and any revised plans for future spending of the Retained Earnings. The Association will make its plan publically available and will post its plan and all updates on the Association s website. The Association will use its best efforts to execute on its plan and shall make expenditures of Retained Earnings in accordance with the plan, as it is updated from time to time. Subject to the foregoing, the Association agrees that Retained Earnings may only be spent on physical improvements to or capital projects within the Community Centre Network or for the direct provision of Programming or services to the public at or from the Jointly Operated Facilities. The Association acknowledges and agrees that the buildings and Fixtures comprising the Entire Facility are and will continue to be owned by the City and Park Board, notwithstanding any contribution of funds (including Retained Earnings and grant revenue) by the Association; 5. Modify 14.5(a) Operations Fee table to reflect 2% each year for Years 3-10; 6. Amend the definition of Operations Fee in Section 1(dd) to state: Operations Fee means a fee paid by the CCAs to the Park Board to be used to increase equity and achieve Public Policy goals across the Community Centre Network; and B. FURTHER THAT the Vancouver Park Board authorize the General Manager of the Park Board to offer to each Community Centre Association (CCA) currently operating a community centre jointly with the Park Board to enter into a new Joint Operating Agreement, based on the form approved by the Park Board and completed for each respective CCA as indicated in the form of agreement, subject to the General Manager of the Park Board first being satisfied that: 1. The CCA is in compliance with its financial disclosure obligations under the current Joint Operating Agreement; 2. The CCA is not in arrears of any payments due from the CCA to the Park Board; and

Monday, April 10, 2017 9 3. Any outstanding litigation between a CCA and the Park Board has been brought to an end through: CARRIED (Commissioner Shum abstained) a. At the option of the Park Board, a Consent Dismissal Order being entered with the Court dismissing the outstanding litigation or a Notice of Discontinuance being filed with the Court discontinuing the action against the Park Board; and b. A Mutual Release being executed by the Park Board and the CCA releasing all claims. Recess The meeting recessed at 9:41 pm and reconvened at 9:53 pm. Motion to Suspend Rules MOVED by Commissioner Mackinnon SECONDED by Commissioner Coupar THAT the Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation suspend the Park Board rules to allow the meeting to continue beyond 10:00 pm. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY MOTIONS ON NOTICE 1. Recreation Fees for Pre-Schoolers and Families Commissioner Crawford introduced the motion and commented on the need to allow staff sufficient time to assess the capacity within the 2018 operating budget to incorporate a significant change to support families. Commission Crawford responded to questions from the Board. MOVED by Commissioner Crawford SECONDED by Commissioner Mackinnon WHEREAS: 1. Creating accessible facilities that encourage participation and engage families and children in physical activity are objectives supported by and valued by the citizens of Vancouver and by the Vancouver Board of Parks Recreation;

Monday, April 10, 2017 10 2. The stated goals of the Park Board strategic plan include delivering parks and recreation services that meet the needs of our communities both now and in the future; 3. Park Board goals also include a commitment to connecting people, facilitating healthy lifestyles and enriching communities; 4. With high housing, transportation and child-care costs, families in Vancouver with young children find it challenging to balance basic needs with active lifestyle choices like sports and recreation; and 5. In the process of developing an operating budget, the Park Board should review pricing structures and consider opportunities to support families and encourage healthy and active communities. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: A. THAT the Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation direct staff to review the current pricing structure for the pre-school category at Park Board facilities during the development of the 2018 operating budget; and B. THAT staff investigate the budget implications of adjusting the pre-school age category from the current '2 years of age and under', to '5 years of age and under'; and C. FURTHER THAT staff report back to the Board with recommendations on how to proceed before finalizing the 2018 operating budget. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY NEW BUSINESS Commissioner Mackinnon recognized the passing of Bill Wong of Chinatown s Modernize Tailors on April 8, 2017. Commissioner Mackinnon requested that the Board join him in extending condolences to Mr. Wong s family. Commissioner Shum advised that April is Autism Awareness Month and encouraged Commissioners to wear blue or to attend the events around Vancouver and the Province. Commissioner Crawford invited Commissioners to join him and the West End Families Association in a walk around the west end on May 8, 2017 to understand their thoughts and concerns regarding play spaces. The invitation with further details will be forwarded to Commissioners. ENQUIRIES 1. A Board member enquired if the Park Board or the City has a policy on the placement of charity boxes on public lands. Malcolm Bromley, General Manager, Park Board, undertook to have staff investigate and report back.

Monday, April 10, 2017 11 2. A Board member enquired if a previous Board had approved the Ireland Canada monument project. Mr. Bromley confirmed that it was approved by a previous Board and would have staff provide an update. 3. A Board member enquired regarding the hosting of small ceremony to mark the refurbishment of the Lions Clock in Queen Elizabeth Park. Mr. Bromley suggested that the request be sent to his office for staff consideration. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. The Board adjourned at 10:12 pm. * * * * * Malcolm Bromley General Manager Commissioner Michael Wiebe Chair